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CHAPTER 32: NONCURRENT ASSET HELD If subsequently there is an increase in the fair value less
FOR SALE cost of disposal, PFRS 5, paragraph 21, provides that an
entity shall recognize a gain but not in excess of any
PFRS 5, paragraph 6, provides that a noncurrent asset impairment loss previously recognized.
is classified as held for sale if the carrying recovered
Change in classification
principally through a sale transaction rather than PFRS 5, paragraph 27, provides that the entity shall
continuing use. measure the noncurrent asset that ceases to be classified
as held for
sale at the lower between:
The entity does not intend to use the asset as part of a. Carrying amount of the asset on the basis that the asset
the on-going business, it intend to sell and recover the had not been classified as held for sale.
carrying amount principally through sale. b. Recoverable amount at the date of the subsequent
decision not to sell.
Conditions for classification as held for sale Presentation of asset classified as held for sale